. Dangerous Semicircle. Ship on Starboard Vuck. True South, and Wind West. In the above diagram, showing a typical Cyclonic Storm progressing to by N., in the direction of the great arrow drawn across it, the black ships are on their proper tack, the white ships being on the wrong. If we look at the black ships in the Ze/^hand or navigable semicircle of the figure, it will be seen that they point with their heads to the Storm's centre. If they forge ahead, they will draw towards the Storm's central track. (185.) Rules for Action.—1. Watch carefully for earliest indications, observing and
. Dangerous Semicircle. Ship on Starboard Vuck. True South, and Wind West. In the above diagram, showing a typical Cyclonic Storm progressing to by N., in the direction of the great arrow drawn across it, the black ships are on their proper tack, the white ships being on the wrong. If we look at the black ships in the Ze/^hand or navigable semicircle of the figure, it will be seen that they point with their heads to the Storm's centre. If they forge ahead, they will draw towards the Storm's central track. (185.) Rules for Action.—1. Watch carefully for earliest indications, observing and recording observations of barometer, thermometer, wind, and weather, at frequent intervals, for reference. When the approach of a Hurricane is suspected, consider your latitude and the month, to decide your position with regard to the probable direction and recurve of the Storm (163). • IC An attempt to Develop the Law of Storms," 3rd (last) edition, 1850, page 50^; And "The Progress, &c., of the Law of Storms and of Variable Winds," 1849, page 26.'
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